Drug & supplement interaction

Asparagus Racemosus + Cefaclor

Cefaclor brand names: Ceclor CD, Ceclor.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated June 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 13, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Asparagus Racemosus and Cefaclor in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first. Additionally, although there is no interaction, the label for Cefaclor states a food rule worth keeping to.

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Interaction report

Asparagus Racemosus and Cefaclor

We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.

No Known Interaction Found

We did not find a documented interaction between Cefaclor and Asparagus Racemosus in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.

If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.

Asparagus Racemosus safety at a glance

Asparagus Racemosu... overall Use caution Generally considered well tolerated in traditional use, but high-quality safety data are limited.
Pregnancy Avoid Safety during pregnancy is not well established, so it is best avoided unless a doctor advises otherwise.
Breastfeeding Use caution It is traditionally used to support milk supply, but reliable safety data are lacking, so use only under professional guidance.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Cefaclor and Asparagus Racemosus? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Cefaclor

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Cefaclor is filed under 6 classifications — including organic anion transporter 3 (oat3) substrates, organic anion transporter 1 (oat1) substrates, antibiotic drugs. Asparagus Racemosus has documented interactions with 2 drug classes — the most serious being diuretic drugs (moderate) and lithium (moderate) — and none of Cefaclor’s classifications are among them.

Classification data comes from our licensed Natural Medicines dataset. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded there, so this describes how the check was run — it is not a safety guarantee.

Keep it in perspective

Asparagus Racemosus Does Interact With Other Medications

Asparagus Racemosus has 76 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Cefaclor isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 76 No known interaction 2,754 (incl. Cefaclor)
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What to actually watch for

What Cefaclor’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Asparagus Racemosus. These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Cefaclor’s own FDA label, for the medication by itself. Knowing the drug’s own list makes it easier to work out the likely cause if something new turns up while you take both. 10 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Pain or burning when passing urine Worth acting on
  • Heart failure Worth acting on
  • Fainting Worth acting on
  • Wheezing Worth acting on
  • Confusion Worth acting on
  • A severe skin reaction Worth acting on
  • Chest pain Worth acting on
  • A low platelet count Worth acting on
  • Kidney problems Worth acting on
  • Anemia Worth acting on

Showing the 10 most notable of 46 label-listed effects — ranked by how unusual each one is across medicines generally, with serious effects weighted up.

From the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Cefaclor. Read the label on DailyMed › Asparagus Racemosus’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no Asparagus Racemosus side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that Asparagus Racemosus has no side effects.

How to take them

Some Cefaclor Products Have a Food Rule — Asparagus Racemosus Should Not Break It

At least one FDA label for a product containing Cefaclor says to take it with food. If you take Asparagus Racemosus on an empty stomach out of habit, keep them separate — and take Cefaclor with a meal where the label says to.

This may not be true of your version. Food instructions belong to the product, not the ingredient: two Cefaclor products can carry different directions, and extended-release forms often differ from immediate-release ones. The label we read is quoted below — check the directions on your own box or bottle, or ask your pharmacist, for how to take the exact product you were given.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The absorption of cefaclor extended-release tablets is enhanced when it is administered with food.

From the Dosage and Administration section of the FDA label we read for Cefaclor — where that label names a specific product, the instruction is that product's. Read the label on DailyMed ›

A food rule is not an interaction — it is about how much of the medicine you absorb. The directions that came with your own product, and your pharmacist, outrank anything on this page.

Overlapping uses

What Cefaclor Is Prescribed For, and What Asparagus Racemosus Has Been Studied For

These two come up together because they touch the same health topic — not because they do the same job. Cefaclor is a prescription medicine with approved uses on its FDA label. Asparagus Racemosus is a supplement: what follows is what researchers have looked at it for, and how strong that evidence is.

Cefaclor is prescribed for: Cefaclor treats a range of bacterial infections. Cefaclor capsules and oral suspension are used for ear infections (otitis media), lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia, strep throat and tonsillitis, urinary tract infections (including kidney infections and bladder infections), and skin and skin structure infections. Cefaclor extended-release tablets are approved for a narrower set of uses in adults: acute bacterial flare-ups of chronic bronchitis, strep throat and tonsillitis, and uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections. Not all formulations are approved for the same conditions, so the form matters.

Asparagus Racemosus has been studied for:

  • Bronchitis studied, not established Asparagus Racemosus has been studied for this. Natural Medicines rates the evidence: Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate Read what the research shows

    Asparagus Racemosus for bronchitis

    Although there is interest in using oral Asparagus racemosus for bronchitis, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of Asparagus racemosus for this condition.

Effectiveness ratings and the research summaries above are the verbatim record from the Natural Medicines database, which grades evidence from “Effective” down to “Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate”. A rating below the top of that scale means researchers have looked at it — not that it works, and never that it can stand in for a prescribed medicine. Do not stop or replace Cefaclor on your own; if you are taking Asparagus Racemosus for the same health topic, tell your prescriber, especially if the medicine is being adjusted to a target.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Cefaclor

This page covers Asparagus Racemosus only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Cefaclor page lists 60 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Asarabacca (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major), African Wild Potato (moderate) and Aristolochia (moderate).

By severity: 3 major · 46 moderate · 11 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Cefaclor page

“The entries worth understanding before any others on this cefaclor (Ceclor) page are the kidney risks and charcoal. Cefaclor is a cephalosporin antibiotic, typically a short course for ear, sinus, throat, or skin infections, and two herbs here, Siberian cocklebur and asarabacca, can damage the kidneys on their own, so pairing either wi…”

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One more smart check

Taking Asparagus Racemosus as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 330 real supplement products containing Asparagus Racemosus, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Asparagus Racemosus. Even though Asparagus Racemosus itself has no known interaction with Cefaclor, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Asparagus Racemosus and Cefaclor Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Asparagus Racemosus
Top half

#388 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Cefaclor
Top 10%

#196 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Where does our data come from?
  • Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Asparagus Racemosus reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Asparagus Racemosus and Cefaclor records this page draws on were last updated June 22, 2026.
  • What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About Asparagus Racemosus

What is Asparagus Racemosus?

Asparagus Racemosus
  • Women's reproductive health
  • Promoting breast milk supply
  • Digestive complaints
  • General tonic and stress support
  • Menopausal symptoms

Asparagus racemosus, often called shatavari, is an Ayurvedic herb traditionally used to support women's health, digestion, and overall vitality. Human evidence for most of these uses is limited and preliminary, so benefits are not well proven. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have hormone-sensitive conditions.

Asparagus racemosus · Asparagaceae · Roots (tuberous roots) · Capsules, tablets, powder (churna), liquid extracts, syrups

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Asparagus Racemosus is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Asparagus Racemosus record says about it on its own.

Asparagus Racemosus: dosing

There is no official, standardized dose for Asparagus racemosus. Products vary widely in strength and form, from powders to capsules to liquid extracts.The best approach is to follow the directions on the product label and not exceed the recommended amount.

From our Asparagus Racemosus monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Asparagus Racemosus monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Cefaclor

What Is Cefaclor Used For?

Brand names: Ceclor CD, Ceclor

Cefaclor treats a range of bacterial infections. Cefaclor capsules and oral suspension are used for ear infections (otitis media), lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia, strep throat and tonsillitis, urinary tract infections (including kidney infections and bladder infections), and skin and skin structure infections.

Cefaclor extended-release tablets are approved for a narrower set of uses in adults: acute bacterial flare-ups of chronic bronchitis, strep throat and tonsillitis, and uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections. Not all formulations are approved for the same conditions, so the form matters.

See full Cefaclor drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Asparagus Racemosus

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Asparagus Racemosus — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

0Major
76Moderate
0Minor
2,753No known interaction
76 Moderate 2,753 No interaction
Moderate

76 interactions

Showing 60 of 76 moderate interactions — see all 76 on the Asparagus Racemosus page.

No interaction 2,753 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Asparagus Racemosus against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,753 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Asparagus Racemosus list.

See the full Asparagus Racemosus interactions page
See every supplement checked against Cefaclor, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Asparagus Racemosus References

The 1 references that drive our Asparagus Racemosus monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

  1. Satish Kumar MC, Udupa AL, Sammodavardhana K, Rathnakar UP, Shvetha U, Kodancha GP. Acute toxicity and diuretic studies of the roots of Asparagus racemosus Willd in rats. West Indian Med J. 2010;59(1):3-6.

Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking Asparagus Racemosus and Cefaclor Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Asparagus Racemosus with Cefaclor?
We do not list a known interaction between Asparagus Racemosus and Cefaclor. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
Should I take Asparagus Racemosus and Cefaclor at the same time of day?
At least one FDA label for a product containing Cefaclor says to take it with food. If you take Asparagus Racemosus on an empty stomach out of habit, keep them separate and take Cefaclor with a meal where the label says to. Food instructions belong to the product rather than the ingredient — two Cefaclor products can differ — so check the directions on your own box. This is about absorption, not an interaction.
Are Asparagus Racemosus and Cefaclor used for the same thing?
They overlap in purpose, which usually means the real question is whether you need both rather than whether they are safe together. This page lists the shared uses and how strong the evidence is for Asparagus Racemosus in each. That is a conversation for your prescriber, especially if Cefaclor is being adjusted to a target.
How was the Asparagus Racemosus and Cefaclor combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Cefaclor is filed under 6 classifications, and Asparagus Racemosus has documented interactions with 2 drug classes — none of Cefaclor's classifications are among them. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded in our dataset, so this describes how the check was run rather than guaranteeing safety.
Does Asparagus Racemosus interact with any other medications?
Yes. Asparagus Racemosus has 76 documented drug interactions in our database — Cefaclor is simply not one of them. If you take anything else, it is worth checking each one; they are all listed on this page.
Does Cefaclor interact with any supplements?
Yes. Cefaclor has documented interactions with 60 supplements in our database — Asparagus Racemosus is not one of them. The Cefaclor interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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